Still & Strong Counseling, PLLC
Empowering Resilience, Virtually: Your Path to Wellness Starts Here
Mission Statement
At Still & Strong Counseling, my mission is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that empowers individuals—especially first responders and those in high-stress roles—to navigate life’s challenges. Through evidence-based, neuroscience-informed therapy, I aim to create lasting change, not just symptom management, by addressing the root causes of trauma, emotional struggles, and life transitions, fostering true personal growth and resilience.
About Us
Still & Strong Counseling was born from both personal passion and professional experience. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with individuals navigating immense pressure, trauma, and identity shifts—especially in my embedded role within law enforcement. Witnessing how deeply stress, grief, and emotional suppression can impact people, I felt called to create a space that goes beyond surface-level support.
With a deep interest in neuroscience and a holistic mindset rooted in functional medicine, I take an evidence-informed approach to therapy—one that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. Still & Strong represents the duality I aim to offer: a grounded place to be still, and the strength to move forward with clarity and resilience. This practice is built on the belief that real healing is possible when we’re seen, understood, and supported without judgment.
What Sets us Apart
What sets us apart at Still & Strong Counseling, PLLC is our unique blend of specialized expertise, personalized approach, and commitment to lasting change. We provide all services via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, ensuring accessibility and privacy for our clients in Massachusetts.
At Still & Strong Counseling, PLLC, we provide more than just a safe, non-judgmental space. We foster real growth and lasting change, with an approach that is as honest and straightforward or as gentle and compassionate as needed. We believe in the power of humor in healing, and we are committed to supporting you on your journey to wellness
Products and service
Telehealth Counseling Services
We provide all our counseling services via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. This ensures accessibility and privacy for our clients, no matter where they are located in Massachusetts.
Support for High-Stress Roles
Our services are tailored to adults navigating high-stress roles, particularly first responders and others in high-stakes professions. We understand the unique challenges and emotional toll of these roles and provide specialized support.
Life Transitions and Emotional Challenges
We offer counseling for individuals outside of high-stress careers who are navigating life transitions, emotional blocks, and challenges related to self-esteem, relationships, and identity.
PTSD and Trauma Recovery
Our approach to PTSD and trauma recovery is rooted in trauma-informed therapy grounded in neuroscience, including memory reconsolidation techniques. These approaches help reduce the emotional intensity around painful memories, facilitating lasting healing from PTSD and complex trauma.
Therapeutic Modalities
We draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic work, relational therapy, and evidence-based practices. These tools allow us to support clients in rewriting their relationship with past experiences and create true, meaningful transformation.
Boundary Setting and Emotional Well-being
We’re deeply passionate about helping people establish and maintain healthy boundaries, a cornerstone of lasting emotional well-being. We provide guidance and strategies to help clients create and uphold these boundaries in their personal and professional lives.
Our Style
Personalized and Empathetic Approach
- At Still & Strong Counseling, PLLC, we believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space that fosters real growth and lasting change. Our approach is tailored to the individual needs of each client, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their journey.
Balanced Communication Style
- Our communication style is honest and straightforward when needed, gentle and compassionate when required. We believe in the power of clear, open communication, and we strive to provide feedback and guidance in a way that respects and honors each client’s unique experiences and perspectives.
Humor in Healing
- We believe that humor has its place in the healing process. While we take our work and our clients’ challenges seriously, we also recognize the value of laughter and lightness in helping to navigate difficult emotions and experiences. We strive to bring a sense of balance and humanity to our work, helping our clients to find joy and resilience even in the midst of struggle.
Our Experience
Clinical Crisis Response
Our founder’s experience as a clinical crisis responder embedded within law enforcement equips us with the unique ability to provide immediate support to individuals facing acute crises. This role involves co-processing stress and overwhelming emotions with officers, helping them navigate the complexities of their work, and offering crisis intervention to those experiencing intense emotional distress.
Specialized Credentials and Expertise
With credentials as a Certified Crisis Negotiator (FBI) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), we bring a high level of expertise to our practice. These certifications strengthen our ability to manage high-stakes situations and provide specialized care. We have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with PTSD, suicidal ideation, and trauma recovery, using neuroscience-based, trauma-informed approaches to support lasting healing.
Holistic Approach to Mental Health
We integrate functional medicine principles in our practice, fostering a holistic approach to mental health that addresses the mind-body connection. This approach allows us to look beyond symptoms and address the root causes of mental health challenges, supporting comprehensive wellness for our clients.
Contact us
Reach out to us at Still & Strong Counseling, PLLC to start your journey towards wellness. We’re here to provide support and guidance, whether you’re navigating high-stress roles, personal transitions, or complex emotional experiences. Our team is ready to provide a safe, non-judgmental space that fosters real growth and lasting change. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more about our services, our approach, and how we can assist you. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your path to emotional well-being.
Email: sam@stillandstrongcounseling.com
Business Hours: By appointment only, inquiries typically responded to within 24-48 hours.
